Enjoying a good film

Look at the types of films below and match them to the pictures.

a romance - a science fiction film - a comedy -  a fantasy film - a musical - a drama- an action film

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These people have described the type of films they like the most.  What kind of film are they talking about?

Sarah: "I like films set in the future."

Liz: "I like films which make me laugh."

Jo: "I like serious films with good dialogues."

Mark: "I like films in which strange and frightening things happen."

Ed: "I like love films."

Mick: "I like films about magical, imaginary worlds."

Jim: "I like films with lots of singing and dancing."

Kate: "I like films with lots of adventure and excitement."

Men films / Women films

Do you think men and women enjoy films differently? Look at the things people usually look for in a film. Decide which ones are men's and women's choice.  Complete the table below

action - a good story - attractive men -  excitement - fighting - attractive women - dialogue - emotion - excitement - love - relationships - speed

Answer the following questions:

1. What do women's films focus on?
2. What do you think about actors Nicolas Cage, Hugh Grant, and Mel Gibson?
3. Do women watch only women's films?

Read the reviews below.

Answer the following questions about the reading.

• Which film are these reviews about? If you are not sure, find information in this website http://www.imdb.com/
• Do you agree with any of the reviews?Why? Write a journal entry with this information.
• Do you think the writers are male or female?